Welcome Letter

Dennis Kenedy

As founder of the National Diversity Council, I would like to welcome you to the third edition of the 2012 Texas Diversity Council Newsletter. As fall approaches, I am very excited to share with you details about the plethora of upcoming events, which will take place in your community. Our DiversityFIRST Awards Luncheon continues to be very popular, with hundreds of professionals already registered to gather with their colleagues in order to network and share diversity best practices. In addition, participants will be able to hear and learn about the importance and necessity of diversity and inclusion from our keynote speaker, Donna Brazile. She will highlight the benefits of a diverse workforce while sharing additional leadership advice geared towards helping attendees pursue their own career goals and successfully rise to the top. It is my hope that you will not only attend one of our upcoming events, but also take the lessons you will learn back into your organization and community in order to make a lasting difference, and help us to achieve our mission in creating a diversity and inclusive environment for all. Thank you for taking the time to read our publication, and continuing to grow in your knowledge of diversity and inclusion. Together, we can be the agents of change in not only our organizations, but also in our communities, our country, and ours world.

Dennis Kennedy Founder & CEO Texas Diversity Council